Staff Software Engineer, Security & Privacy

Abnormal; United States; Remote; USD 210,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

Abnormal AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Multi-Product Platform division to own Security & Privacy as a platform capability. You will be a distributed-systems expert who partners with security teams to scale product security and deliver clear technical roadmaps.

You will drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale, cross-functional Security & Privacy initiatives, draw the roadmap for a two-year horizon, and mentor Tech Leads across the organization.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems and large-scale design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with product security.
• Proficiency in Golang and Python.
• Proven track record of owning end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale Security & Privacy initiatives.
• Draw the Security & Privacy roadmap for the Multi-Product Platform division over a two-year horizon.
• Mentor and grow the next generation of Tech Leads across the organization.

Skills

Distributed systems

Security

Golang

Python

Roadmap planning

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

BS in Computer Science or related engineering field

Job description

About the Role

Abnormal AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Multi-Product Platform division, owning Security & Privacy as a platform capability.

We’re looking for a distributed systems expert who has worked closely with security teams — someone who can drive Product Security at scale and translate that into clear, executable technical roadmaps.

Who you are

• First-principles thinker – you break complex, ambiguous problems down to fundamentals, then rebuild them into clear, prioritized milestones that deliver real customer value.
• Distributed systems expert – you bring deep experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems, and have partnered with security teams to build secure‑by‑default solutions.
• Roadmap-to-reality executor – you transform requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and lead large‑scale projects from concept to production.
• AI-native innovator – you bring expertise and creativity in applying AI-native approaches to unlock new capabilities.

What you will do

• Drive end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale, cross‑functional Security & Privacy initiatives — keeping pace with product expansion while preserving R&D velocity.
• Draw the Security & Privacy roadmap for the Multi‑Product Platform division across a two year horizon, partnering with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor and grow the next generation of Tech Leads, raising the technical bar across the organization.

Must Haves

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related engineering field.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, large‑scale system design and architectural patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with product security.
• Demonstrated track record of owning end‑to‑end delivery of complex, cross‑functional projects.
• Proficiency in Golang and Python.

Nice to Have

• Experience across multiple domains — infrastructure, data platform, machine learning, or similar.
• Contributions to open‑source projects, engineering blogs, or industry standards.

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Actual compensation will be determined based on several non‑discriminatory factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base salary range:

$210,400—$302,500 USD

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